I can just imagine Lee and I saying “c’mon Jack, eat the rest of your dinner because Cherries Rock!” Then Jack responding “right on mom and dad,” while throwing up his rock n’ roll fingers. Hey- I can dream can’t I? I actually think Jack might actually love eating well, especially if we keep finding these amazing products and recipes.
I recently made Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce from the Everyday Paleo Cookbook. The cherries in this recipe bring such a distinct flavor (wish I could insert smell here).
Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup unsweetened dried cherries (usually found with the craisins and other dried fruit)
1 sprig rosemary
Heat the oil in a large skillet, season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, place in pan, and sear on all sides for about 5-8 minutes or until browned all over.
Add the chicken broth, vinegar, dried cherries, and rosemary, and cook for about another 20-25 minutes, turning pork occasionally.
Transfer pork to cutting board, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the sauce while stirring for another 3 minutes or until it becomes like syrup. Discard the rosemary.
Slice pork and serve with the cherry sauce.
Not only do we love cooking with cherries but we also love to drink cherry juice! We are currently in love with the amazing juice company called Cheribundi that we found while strolling through our local Central Market.
There are many nutritional benefits to cherries. In fact there is a whole organization dedicated to educating and marketing cherries called Choose Cherries. You might have seen them at your last race expo. We personally started using cherry juice to aid in recovery and are happy with the additional nutrients the cherry provides.
